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297: SEASON 9 FINALE // Ditch the PowerPoint, tell a story: The future of speaking - with Carmen Sederino
Episode 297
Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
As someone over 50, with oodles of experience and wisdom to share, should public speaking form a part of your 'portfolio' career? In this episode of Crank The 3rd, host Trevor Young sits down with Carmen Sederino, a performance master, speaking strategist, and founder of Illuminated Story. Carmen shares her journey from being a shy child to a trained actor to now, where she is helping individuals transform high-stakes presentations into unforgettable performances. Key Discussion Points: Carmen’s Background: She talks about her early career in retail leadership and her formal training in acting, which helped her excel in speaking and coaching roles.Professional Speaking Landscape: Carmen and Trevor explore the shifting dynamics in professional speaking post-pandemic, emphasising the blend of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.The Role of AI: Carmen discusses how AI can generate speeches but emphasises the irreplaceable nature of human connection and quality in speaking engagements.Strategies for Engaging Speaking: - Moving from information-based presentations to creating immersive experiences. - Focusing on authenticity over aspiration, highlighting the importance of genuine connection and vulnerability. - Creating meaning in messages rather than simply conveying matter.Illuminated Story Method: Carmen shares her approach to transforming presentations by focusing on both script content and engaging delivery techniques to create a memorable impact.Advice for Aspiring Speakers: Reflect on personal experiences, think about the message you want to share, and understand your audience to craft a unique speaking approach. Practical Tips: Utilise sound and video strategically to enhance presentations.Engage with audiences through storytelling and interactive elements.Rehearse thoroughly to ensure a seamless and impactful delivery. Carmen's advice? Ditch the PowerPoint, tell a story: "You are so much more interesting than your PowerPoint." Carmen’s Contact Information: Visit Illuminated Story for more insights and access to a masterclass on improving public speaking skills. Conclusion: This episode is a deep dive into mastering the art of professional speaking, blending theatrical techniques with authentic storytelling to create lasting impressions.
